Rice Lake RL350 Series, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...PN 162469 Rev C Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale RL350 Series Software Revision 11439 Operation Manual ...

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Page 3: ... 12 6 1 Pushbutton Keypad Print 12 6 2 USB Connection 12 7 0 Maintenance 15 7 1 Transporting Storing the Scale 15 8 0 Troubleshooting and Testing 16 9 0 Scale Specifications 17 9 1 Indicator Specifications 17 For More Information 18 Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale Limited Warranty 19 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems Course descriptions and dates can be viewed...

Page 4: ...ii Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale Operation Manual Rice Lake continually offers web based video training on a growing selection of product related topics at no cost Visit www ricelake com webinars ...

Page 5: ...y of cable damage in portable applications The adjustable feet are used to allow leveling the scale to make up for minor floor irregularities Two of the four feet sit inside the foot keeper plates located on the front of the ramp The Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale comes equipped with a anti slip rubber surface on the scale platform and a large 1 LCD indicator display The indicator comes with six AA ba...

Page 6: ...tion Please follow these instructions carefully Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks For accurate weighing the scale must be placed on a flat stable surface Do not transport the scale while someone is standing on it Weight exceeding the maximum capacity 1000 lb 450 kg may damage your scale Operating at voltages and frequencies other than specified could damage the equipment If the...

Page 7: ... Lake Wheelchair Scale This manual Parts box which contains the indicator display 3 2 Repacking If the Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale must be returned for modification calibration or repair it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials Whenever possible use the original box when shipping the wheelchair scale back Note Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty 3 ...

Page 8: ...t Adjustment The scale feet are shipped attached to the scale Adjustments need to be made in order for the scale to sit properly on the floor 1 There must be adequate clearance between the scale base and the floor so screw each foot out counter clockwise two full turns This will ensure that there is enough clearance between the scale base and the floor Figure 3 3 Backing Out the Scale Feet ...

Page 9: ...king of the scale base An un level base will produce inaccurate weight readings 3 5 Cable Connections Ten feet of 4 wire cable to connect the scale to the weight indicator is supplied with each scale Note The cable is pre installed from the factory The cable must be routed to the indicator in a manner that will protect the cable from damage Cabling should exit the underside of the scale on the por...

Page 10: ...ll cable which comes from the bottom of the scale shown in Figure 3 5 The load cell cable must be connected to the indicator display To gain access to the load cell connection point do the following 1 Unscrew and remove the tilt stand bracket from the indicator Unscrew tilt stand knobs and remove tilt stand from indicator Figure 4 1 Remove Tilt Stand From Indicator 2 Remove the four back retaining...

Page 11: ...nd re attach to the tilt stand 4 2 Inserting Batteries The six AA batteries that come with the scale offer an average of 25 hours of continuous us To install the batteries 1 Open the battery chamber cover by loosening the thumbscrew 2 Insert batteries into the battery chamber as shown in Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Battery Chamber 3 Close the battery chamber If an external power supply or USB power supp...

Page 12: ...AC adaptor to use when power is available The AC power adaptor plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 4 5 Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adaptors utilizing an adaptor not supplied by us voids all warranties Connect the optional AC power source here Figure 4 5 Power Connection Site ...

Page 13: ...onds It works only if the current weight is stable and zero up to 2 of full weight Hold Release Hold Release Hold Release The first press holds the most current weight value shown on the display A second press releases the weight value shown This key is not active while in BMI mode BMI BMI Enables the user to access the BMI Body Mass Index function This key only works if there is a locked weight s...

Page 14: ...isplay 3 At this stage the Zero key will not work The only way to return to zero from here is to press the Hold Release key one more time Note Pressing the Hold key prior to a person getting on the scale will also work 5 3 Preset Tare Use the following steps to use the Preset Tare 1 When the weight is set to 0 0 place the extra load on the scale Press the TARE key until the display returns to 0 0 ...

Page 15: ...key The BMI and FT IN annunciators are lit on the display and a default value of 5 feet and 7 5 inches 5 07 5 is flashing 5 Use the Up Down arrow keys to adjust the height value and press the ENTER key to move to the next step 6 The BMI value and BMI annunciator is shown on the display Press CLEAR to return to the weighing mode and the BMI function will be turned off KG Mode 1 Ensure that the scal...

Page 16: ...cale does not beep after five seconds then release the button as the weight was either in motion or out of range If displaying weight and not BMI the scale will send out the following 21 character string xxxxxxxxx SP uu SP mmmmm SP CR LF Where xxxxxxxxx is the weight with decimal point and sign if negative uu is the unit lb or kg mmmmm is the mode gross or net Examples 10 Lb net SP SP SP SP 10 0 S...

Page 17: ...lake com software aspx Select Medical Health Scales Software and Get Downloads Opening any product will show a USB driver download Click on Download to open and download the driver to your computer 1 The graphic below shows the window that pops up when the USB cable is connected to the indicator and the scale is turned on Follow the screen prompts to navigate through the screens below 2 Select No ...

Page 18: ...y connected and the unit is on 9 Another terminal type program such as Hyperterminal needs to be opened and connected through the USB driver to the indicator to be able to see the information being sent to the PC A port needs to be established so select the port that is assigned to Parpar and print the ticket The following are examples of tickets that will print Note A single print ticket has four...

Page 19: ...ps to transport the scale or to store it 1 Carefully pick up the scale by standing on the side opposite of the wheels where the cabling comes out from the bottom of the scale platform Wheels and cable on this side of scale not shown Two recessed handles for lifting Figure 7 1 Pick up Scale Using Handles 2 With scale upright wrap cable around brackets on underside of scale and hang indicator on bra...

Page 20: ... floor Ensure the scale is level and begin the weighing process again Scale is out of calibration Check the weight with a known weight value The display shows E messages as detailed below E06 Identifier ADC A D is too high E07 A D is too low E10 Overload Scale has been overloaded Remove load from scale E4L BAT Battery low but still useable One bar left on the indicator display E4U Battery low and ...

Page 21: ...e must be level within 1 4 inch of horizontal Nominal Scale Height 3 0 inch 76 mm 9 1 Indicator Specifications Power 120 VAC 9VDC 50Hz 230 VAC 9VDC 50Hz Battery Type 6 AA size Alkaline batteries Battery Use 25 hours continuous use Automatic power off can be configured Environmental Operating Temperature 50 to 104 F 14 to 40 C Storage Temperature 32 to 158 F 0 to 70 C Humidity 85 relative humidity ...

Page 22: ...cal Support 800 472 6703 Canadian and Mexican Customers 800 321 6703 International 715 234 9171 Immediate Emergency Service For immediate assistance call toll free 1 800 472 6703 Canadian and Mexican customers please call 1 800 321 6703 If you are calling after standard business hours and have an urgent scale outage or emergency press 1 to reach on call personnel Fax Fax Number 715 234 6967 Email ...

Page 23: ...ent by RLWS confirms that the nonconformity actually exists and was not caused by accident misuse neglect alteration improper installation improper repair or improper testing RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non conformities Such equipment has not been modified altered or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly authorized repair agents RLWS will have a reasonable time to repai...

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Page 26: ...68 USA U S 800 472 6703 Canada Mexico 800 321 6703 International 715 234 9171 Europe 31 0 88 2349171 www ricelake com www ricelake mx www ricelake eu www ricelake co in m ricelake com Rice Lake Weighing Systems 09 2014 PN 162469 Rev B ...